Tragic Loss: Lagbaja’s Former Backup Singer Ego's Husband Passes Away"

Former backup singer for Lagbaja, Ego, is mourning the loss of her husband, Niyi Ogbaro, who passed away in the United States. The couple had been married since 2009 but had been living separately for some time.

Before her husband's unfortunate demise, Ego had removed him from her social media accounts, sparking speculation about issues in their marriage. Ego and Lagbaja had collaborated on several hit songs, including 'Konko Below,' 'Nothing for You,' and 'Never Far Away,' among others. She later chose to pursue a solo career, leaving Lagbaja's group.

Ego explained in a 2017 interview that she had initially met Lagbaja through Sunny Nneji when they were all part of the same band called Colours. She emphasized that her relationship with Lagbaja was like that of a brother and sister, employer and employee, and mentor and mentee. She spoke of the valuable lessons she learned from him and his encouragement to write songs.

Ego's departure from Lagbaja's band was amicable, driven by her desire to establish her own brand identity and move in a different direction. However, she noted that going solo was the most challenging phase of her career, as she initially expected it to be easier due to her industry experience. Nonetheless, she encountered difficulties in securing shows and building her solo career.